BKonthescene

Where the arts come together

Month: June 2016

  • The Annual Canada-Poland Summer Event@Consulate General of the Republic of Poland(Wed.,June 29th,2016)

    The Annual Canada-Poland Summer Event was held at The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Toronto. It was a perfect evening for guests to mingle and enjoy the festivities of the yearly party. The guest list included: Maxime Bernier-Leadership Candidate for the Conservative Party, Wojciech Sniegowski-President of Canada-Poland Chamber of Commerce, Rafal Pawlak-Trade…

  • UPCOMING: An Evening Dinner with Ndaba Mandela (July 5, 2016)

    Empowerment Squared and Help Fight Ebola Canada cordially invite you to An Evening with Ndaba Mandela. Known as the torch bearer of his grandfather’s legacy, Ndaba is the co-founder and co-chair of Africa Rising Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting a positive image of Africa around the world through the legacy of Nelson Mandela. In his words, “The rise of…

  • SKYLIGHT by David Hare@The Berkeley St.Theatre(June 10th-July 9th,2016)

    We were invited to the opening performance of Skylight which is a play that examines the inner workings of the human heart and the ways in which ideals and love collide, SKYLIGHT considers how our own lines are drawn across political and emotional landscapes. SKYLIGHT opens June 15 and runs through July 9, 2016. Originally…

  • The Wine Academy@67 Richmond St.W.(Wed.,June 8th,2016)

    The Wine Academy officially opened its doors in the heart of The Financial District. http://www.wineacademy.ca/ An exciting new private social club built around a masterpiece wine cellar worthy of housing the worlds’ most storied and finest wines, the Wine Academy offers exclusive membership for casual and dedicated wine aficionados in its 6000+ square foot, two-story…

  • Moonlight Gala 2016@The McMichael Canadian Art Collection(Sat.,June 4th,2016)

    This signature event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the McMichael Canadian Art Collection with a culinary extravaganza, award-winning Ontario wines, live entertainment, and a live and silent auction of unique, high-quality items. The McMichael Canadian Art Collection offered visitors an extraordinary event in an exceptional setting. http://moonlightgala.mcmichael.com/ Guests were first to experience the special exhibition…

  • SCRUBS IN THE CITY: LONDON – SickKids Foundation (June 2, 2016)

     Words+Images: BK on the SCENE On Thursday, June 2, “Torontonians” attended the 15th Annual Scrubs in the City event, co-presented by TD and Mantella Corporation to benefit The Hospital for Sick Children where guests decided whether they are royal or rebel, punk or posh, ‘toff’ or tough. Both sides of London were calling and guests…

  • One Night Stand For The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre@Steam Whistle Brewing The Roundhouse(Thurs., June 2nd,2016)

    It was called “One Night Stand” but the purpose was “Take A Stand For Children’s Mental Health”! One in five children suffer with mental health issues and 80% of those children WILL NOT receive the help they need. Take a stand for children’s mental health through ONE NIGHT STAND in support of The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre.…

  • The 2016 Indianapolis 500-100th Anniversary@Indianapolis(May 2016)

    The 2016 race marked a milestone as the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. The race comes five years after the event’s Centennial Era, a three-year long commemoration which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the opening of the circuit (1909), and the 100th anniversary of the first Indy 500 (1911). This was the ninety-ninth scheduled…

  • UPCOMING…. TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL JUNE 24 – JULY 3, 2016

    The 30th annual TD Toronto Jazz Festival brings a stellar line up June 24 to July 3rd! Whatever flavour of jazz you enjoy, find it at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival this summer, as more than 1,500 musicians perform in over 350 concerts. Discover a new artist, explore different genres and attend a live concert surrounded…

  • Taste Of Toronto@Garrison Common/Fort York(June 23rd-26th,2016)

    Taste of Toronto is back for its third year June 23 – 26, 2016 Garrison Common at Fort York will be transformed into a foodie wonderland for four days of summer eating, drinking and entertainment. The city’s latest, greatest and hottest restaurants will be dishing up their finest in an alfresco gourmet feast. The latest,…

  • Toronto Taste 2016 For Second Harvest@Corus Quay(Sunday,June 12th,2016)

    Toronto Taste 2016 http://www.torontotaste.ca/ Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue charity, is calling all food lovers and connoisseurs to Toronto Taste, Toronto’s legendary culinary fundraiser presented by The Daniels Corporation. Take a bite out of hunger on Sunday June 12 at Corus Quay, alongside the city’s top chefs and beverage purveyors in support of food…